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Paoli Forks - How easy is to get fork oil seals for them?

 
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cmferreira



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:08 am    Post subject: Paoli Forks - How easy is to get fork oil seals for them? Reply with quote

Hello,

As I'm considering buying a YB11 or YB9 with more than 10 years, can somebody tell me if its easy to find on the market fork seals for these Bimotas?

I remember back on 2002 that it was really difficult to get fork seals for a SB6...(1994 model)

Thanks for your precious help.

Carlos
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2bims



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its the YB11 fork seals that are really difficult to find....and if you can they cost over 50 GBP a pair.....Its coz they are 51mm diameter and no one else used that diameter....also its said that Paoli had tolerance issues with the tubes and they are out of spec on some models meaning that seals blow easily....Not heard of ay problems getting YB9 seals
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cmferreira



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for all the detailed information - I will look for a YB9... Very Happy
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Pud



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amore Moto can supply seals for the YB11 no problem. I have a pair from them but I haven't fitted them yet, I'm told they've supplied others which have worked ok. Very Happy
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philfingers



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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can use a 2.0" seal I'm told, which at 50.8mm is very slightly undersize. Not tried it myself but not heard any horror stories either
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Evilchicken0



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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 11:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll see if I can get some made I'd there's any interest
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PostPosted: Wed May 06, 2015 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I fitted the 2 inch (50.8mm) ones with no issue, think they were about £15 pair.
So always a work around to originals Very Happy
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